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The Bin Ladens

An Arabian Family in the American Century

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The Bin Ladens

By: Steve Coll
Narrated by: Erik Singer
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 Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and author of the national best seller Ghost Wars, Steve Coll presents the story of the Bin Laden family's rise to power and privilege, revealing new information to show how American influences changed the family and how one member's rebellion changed America.©2008 Steve Coll (P)2008 Penguin Audiobooks Business Middle East Politicians Politics & Activism Professionals & Academics Iran Africa War Imperialism Middle Ages Royalty Crusade

Critic Reviews

"A fascinating panorama...about a man and his family [and] the powerful impact they have made on our times." (The Washington Post)

"Riveting...the most psychologically detailed portrait of the brutal 9/11 mastermind yet." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times)

"Stunningly researched and grippingly told...[The Bin Ladens] ought to be read by anyone who really wants to understand the origins of the current crisis." (Tim Rutten, Los Angeles Times)

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Read anything by Steve Coll he’s fantastic content is informative and throughly entertaining 5 stars can’t wait for his next book

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